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applied is not known. It is generally

applied is not known. 1t is generally be-
lieyed that $50 volts would not kill
while 1000 bolts would produce instant
death, no matter what portion of the
body it is applied. There are three
methods proposed for applying the
shock. The Hayes-Garrison method is
considered the surest. A band fits close
about the neck, with one electric pole
pressing against the spinal column at
the back of the neck. The condemned
man stands on a zinc plate insulated
from the floor. The other pole is con-
nected with the plate. When the cur
rent is turned on death ensues instantly.
Another method which has less terrOrs
than any other is that proposed by
Jablakoff, the Russian electrician. He
suggests large arm chair, with copper
arms connected with wires. The feet
of the condemned man rest upon cop
per plate, which is also connected with
wires. Behind the chair is powerful
coil. The doomed man is seated in the
chair with his arms firmly strapped to
the arms of the chair. The touching of
button closes the circuit and all is
over. Another method, that of Men
dez'. requires greater force. The
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Opinions in MinneanoIis.

Gen. A. B. Nettleton-I believe in
capital punishment, and should like to
see some more civilized method of en-
forcing the law than by hanging. 1
should think electric killing would do.
1t will dispose of the criminal without
pain, and is not likely to bring a boom
in murder of the first degree.
Capt. G.. B. Tirrell-I have long been
in favor of capital punishment for
execution ought to be made a grand oc-
casion, like country fair.
Sheriff SwenSen-It seems to me that
the time of beheading criminals, or
burning them at the stake, has passed.
Hanging, too, is not as pleasant as it
might be, and if criminal has to be
executed | should think that electricity
might be brought into use to send him
into eternity.
z. j. Davenport-There are some
crimes that capital punishment is far
too good for. 1t seems to me that kill
ing man by electricity is as humane
way as can be devised
DR.. Van Anda-Civil government is
given Scriptural authority for capital
punishment. as you will find in Romans
xiii, "a. | am glad the law has been
re-enacted in this state. read little
Squib the other day about killing muir
derers with an electric shock, and it
strikes me as being good plan; there
is quiet solemnity about it in marked
contrast with the horrors of hanging.
Bishop Fossil believe in capital pun
iShment. / regretted the repeal of the
law. and am glad it is reinforced. I
believe in the punishment of crime, not
in any spirit of revenge, but in my
Judgment swift punishmentis the sureSt
prevention of crime. The criminal
should be given the most painless death
possible.
Rev. j. l.. Pitner-You know was a
prosecuting attorney before | became
preacher. Regarding capital punish
ment | have always had but one Opin-
iOn-Where murder is proven to have
been premeditated, and especially afro
cious., capital punishment is the best
method of dealing with the murderer,
because it has Salutary effect on the
criminal classes. | think the rope and
the gallows a reject of barbarity, but if
they must be used, hanging in private is
far better than public execution. Many
of the humanitarianS in their advocacy
of mercy have lost sight of the stern
justice entering into such cases. / think
the electric method of killing, or bleed
ing the criminal to death while keeping
hiihp Under the influence of anestheticS,
both of which are almost painless and
have been advocated. far preferable to
hanging. The death penalty should
never be enforced where the convicting
evidence is circumStantial
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A Girl Trounces Her Traducer.

Miss Mary Childers is pretty school
teacher, who resides at Trenton, Ga.
Three weeks ago, when she heard that
ayoung man named John Mogores had
been circulating slanderous remarks
about her, the brave little woman rode
across Lookout mountain, distance of
fifteen miles, and at the muzzle of a
shotgun forced her traducer to apollo
gize. This done, she published Mo-
cores as san Infamous scoundrel and
traducer of womanly virtue" and that
his parents had descended from the
Whipping-pOsts of South Carolina.
When Mogores saw this he sent Miss
Childers challenge to fight, and the
little woman went to the spot to meet
MogoreS, but he did not come to time.
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will be informal, hence no need of claw
chosen with care, and is believed to
combine the best possible features,
namely, good roads, fine scenery, easy
runs and good hotels. Every wheelman
who stays at home will miss rare treat.
From the present outlook a large party
will start. The touring board consists
of the following gentlemen: Tourmas-
ter, A. NJ. Welle S, Redwood Falls;
captain, Il. Ii. Merriam, st. Paul; chair
man bureau of information, c. ii. Por-
ter, Winona.
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JABLAKoFF's PROPOSITION.

JABI.AkUFF'S PROPOSITION.
electrician says: "Many things must
be considered before the method of kill
ing by, electricity can be applied. There
is no doubt about the power, or that it
can be used SO as to produce instant
death. What would kill one person
might have but little effect upon an
other. fterdetermining the necessary
force, the question of what
PORTION OF THE BODY
to apply the shock arises. If the shock
is applied to the back of the neck, so as
to strike the medulla oblongata,
smaller force would be required than in
any sother portion of the body. The
exact amount OF force necessary to be
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IN MINNEAPOLIS.
Some Personal Points About the
Wheelmen of That City.

BOUT Z O'Clock
every evening peo-
pie crossing the SuS-
pension bridge in
Minneapolis IN ay
see a young, we'll
formed and rather
pretty woman push
ing her way toward
the East side on a
tricycle.. She han
dies the machine
in mastery style,
and seems totally
Indifferent to the
looks OF aStOniSh-
meht cast at her by
strangers and rural
visitors. The lady
is a bookkeeper in
one of the West side
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Headquarters for Property Between
the Two Cities.

If you have property to sell in the m d.
die district, or want safe investments in
the most rapidly growing localities,
please call on us. Thomas r. Marston
d Co., Bank of Minneapolis Building.
Room PAL, Minneapolis, Mimi.
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HALL.O!

Two 1rishmen were in prison, one for stealing
COW and the other for stealing watch, Halo,
Mike what o'clock is it?" said the COW stealer to
the other. An sure, Pat, havn't any timepiece
handy, but think it is most milking time" Halo!
good friend! It is time you were dressing up lit
tle 1t is milking time for you. The old COW is in
from the pasture and stands leisurely chewing her
cud It is said that the first few drops are the
best The U gives all cream You have onlv
to come in and we will show you some of the but
ter. There is no such array Of gentlemen's choice
Suits anywhere in these parts as at the U Tx
Minneapolis.
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PROF. MENDEZ' IDEA.
doomed man stands on glass plate in
Sulated from the floor. Around his
head is a rubber band with the two
poles pressing against the temples. The
current is turned on. and instantly life
is extinct. Other methods are suggested.
but the ones described have met with
the most favor.
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Dress Cambrics.

Two Cases Fine Dress Cambrics, in
light and dark grounds, newest styles,
good colors,
For only Ice per yard.
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Great Sport in Bicycling for Those Who
Know How to Sit the
Silent Steed
The Annual Tour of the Minnesota
Division of the League of Ameri-
can Wheelmen.
& Programme Laid Out Which includes
Bays of Straight Riding and
Nights of Solid Fun.
Some Who Will Join the Sport Riders
Who Have Long Acquaintance
With the Wheel.

F THERE is anything
that will eXhilara6e the
human frame more than
another. and cause he w
life to thrill through the
entire system, it is a ten
mile spin on a bycicle
over good roads. The
man who hasn't learned
to ride Il wheel has prac-
tically lived i'll vain.
He doesn't know what
real pleasure is. This
is what the wheelman
thinks. But il takes
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100 Pieces

Crinkle Seersuckers, in all the new
light stripes, such as light and dark
pink. all shades of blue, grays. browns,
beige and wine; this quality is worth
just 15c per yard,
For this week only 12 Lee per
r. yard.
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BEST TEETH IS

NIL 70 DR.. 81. Waite, Specialist
I'll Graduate; II years resident
HAHSA of Minneapolis. Why suf-
fer when cure is mild, simple, certain?
Ask hundreds of leading citizens of st.
Paul, Minneapolis and the Northwest as
to the satisfactory treatment and cure.
Pamphlet free. 1127Hennepin Avenue,
Minneapolis.
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SATINES,

In light and dark grounds, very fine
quality and handsome line of patterns,
good washing colors,
For 1Oc per yard.
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100 Pieces

Novelty Colored Crinkie Seersuckers,
Just out and very stylish, warranted
fast colors, and worth Csc per yard,
Fer this week only l5c per yard.
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100 Pieces

Fine Cream Crinkled Seersucker, in
three different styles, splendid wash
ing material, makes up pretty,
stylish dress,
For this week only SC per yard.
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ALOSON'S
GLASS BLOCK STORE,
Cor. McoHet AH and Sixth ST,
We intend to make extremely lively times in the Glass
Block coming week. All former values completely ecpsed
in this great sale Of white and coored Dress Goods
All CaIpeings at Closing Prices.
Wash Dress Goods !
DEPARTMENT.

We have received, just in time for
this weeks sale, some extraordinary
values in Wash Dress Goods. Former
price in many instances cut in two.
Send for samples of our Satines and
ChambrayS.
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The Prevailing Stage SuperstitiOns.

It is we'll known that in no profession are
superstitions more prevalent than in the
dramatic. They are not at all admitted
superstitions, but they still exist to greater
or less degree. Augustin DAILY has recently
named his new play 'Love in Harness. ="
He tries always to get three names into his
titles ''for luck, and SO his play bills give
ga Night Off," Glove on Clutches, :"
"Nancy g. Co, - CATER Business Hours"
etc. Lester Wallack, it is said, has a super
stition that death scenes are unlucky, and he
will not now permit them on his stage. Gill
bert and Sullivan were at one time reported
to have superstitious prediction for pieces
that began with P, and even at first gave
their 'Mikado' the name of "Poohbah," SO
that it might follow the successes of "Pina-
FORE" "Patience," pirates of Penzance,"
"Princess and Peril c'Iolanthe'0 and "Prin-
cess Ida.'' The latest instance of supersti-
ton is the refusal of New York manager
to open with his new star, Marguerite Fish,
on December 10, because 10 is unlucky. As
the 18th comes on a Monday, however, a
good many plays must open on that day
Hartford Times.
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Luck of q Musical Genius.

Spencer, the man who wrote the opera
"Little Tycoon" is queer genius He is a
mild sort of religious crank and used to sing
in the choir in a country town in New Jer-
sey. He offered his opera to everybody in
America who had ever produced comic
opera, but they all refused to touch it until
he struck George Bartholomew, Of the
Temple theatre, Philadelphia, who agreed
to put it on the stage. 1t is said that Spencer
almost tainted when Bartholomew told him
he would do it, and went around among his
friends for days afterward telling of his good
luck and always shedding tears during the
recital.
One day while he was trying to induce a
couple of managers in New York to take
hold of his opera, he felt so certain that they
would do SO that he spent all but 90 cents of
the last 50 he had in the world for a bottle
of wine, in the hope that it would help to
mellow their hearts and clinch the bargain.
When they had drunk the wine they refused
to accept his opera, and Spencer was in des-
pair. He bought supper and then walked
the streets all night because he did not have
enough money left to buy bed. In speak
ing of the matter afterward he exclaimed
pathetically: "Just think of it, I spent
nearly the last cent had on those fellows,
and even then they couldn't produce my
opera" AS it only cost something like
SIS, 900 to produce it the cruelty of the man
ayers is apparent Pioneer Press "List-
ener."
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MR.. John w. FURBUSH,
An Army Veteran.
Father and Mother,

Up to the time child can talk and say
funny things she-it is generally particu-
larly so with female chlidren-she is her
mothers pet. Then she is taken possession
Of by the male parent. A little while after
she is born the now made parent likes the
novelty of dandling her, but that does not
last long. Then for while she is a nuts.
ance to the father, but when she begins to
get cute" and cunning, when her mother
has with infinite care and affection de-
veloped her infantile brain, the father steps
in and begins to monopolize the credit.
1t isn't fair But the mother always lets
him, and contents herself with lavishing,
affection on her and attending to the details
the unnteresting details-of keeping her
clean.
Fond parents come to me and tell me of
their precocious progeny. It's an excel
lent thing especially in mothers; but l no.
tice that when a lady tells me story of her
baby, he says ''our baby" but when ia
Their talks he always begins about 'my lit
tie girl" and generally says, ~ have little
daughter l never met child yet whose
best ideas were not derived from the mother.
| have heard of children who had been
pcctcd by their fathers, but they generally
talked slang, which their fathers thought
awfully bright. Francisco Chronicle.
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WAYS OF THE JAPANESE.

A Baltimore Reporter Interviews a
Native-Interestins Information.
"Tell me something about social life in
Japan, - said the reporter. "First of all,
have you any dudes over there?''
Tomati at first did not "ketch on" but
understood what the scribe meant when
fashionable young men, was substituted
for dudes He remarked that the swell young
men in the city of Toxic had their clubs
like Europeans where they went to pass the
time. Everything European and Ameri-
CAM no said, sis considered the height of
fashion in Japan among the high toned
people. Three years ago the sack coat was
all the rage. The mass of people, however,
wear the old time costumes. European
dress is adopted in the army and navy, by
courters and by the police.''
The reporter in the course of conversation
elected other interesting data. japanese
young men of fashion visit the girls just as
they do in this country, take them out to
restaurants and fill them up with ice cream
They have balls and parties where waltzing
is INDUCED in ad libitum. The waltz, how
ever, is a very recent innovation, but is liked
by the Japa' csc exceedingly. The costumes
of the ladies in Japan are more in conson-
ance with the dress reform movement than
those Of American and European girls
First of all no corset is worn. The long
silk sash supplies the place of steel and
whalebone. This sash is wrapped round
and round the waist loosely, and the ends
hang down behind. There is no large,
elaborate bow pinned against the back like
those seen in the representation of the
'Mikado'' on our stage.
Some of the ultra fashionable girls of To-
, kio however, have adopted method Of
making their waists look smaller according
| to the European modes, but no corset is used
simply a belt buckled around the waist.
The ladies are fond of picking the strings Of
the banjo and are up to the times in FASH
ion which has been greatly in vogue among
American girs. Japanese girls prettily at
tire themselves in much the same underwear
as American women, but their stockings
are built more on the order of mittep for
the hand, there being separate receptacle
for the big toe.
very curious fact tho reporter CLEANED
from the interpreter was this: The Japan
ese think that all Europeans have very cd
types of faces. Baltimore News.
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THE FIRST STEP FOR SIX YEARS.
A Ma, ytlOus, If not Miraculous Cure.

Many Of our rerders will remember the injury of the
daughter Of Mr.. W. II. Turner of BeI..-. "Har Mont
pelier, some six years ago The accident cau.e- de-
er in the lower cxremities Doctors from far and near
had exhausted their skill and abandoned the case as ut
tery hopeless-a child of fourteen doomed to be Grip
pie for life. fortunately her parents became inspired
with the hope that DIR. Gage, Of a6 West Thirty first
street, New York, the author of so many wonderful
cures in this section, might reach her case At Of
his visits to Montpelier, a few months ago. Mrs Tur-
ner consulted him and received encouragement The
patient could not be carried to Montpelier, so after
fully considering the case, the Doctor decided pre-
scribe without seeing her. His directions have been
faithfully followed and under the treatment, she has
steadily gained from the first The natural feeling
soon returned to her limbs and she can now walk with
but little assistance and her parents are naturally over
joyed at the prospect of complete restoration. Why
Or. Gage should have such remarkable success, even
without seeing the patient is mystery, say the least
we have no theory to advance but simply give the
plain facts and leave readers to draw their own in
ierences.-[ Montpelier Watchman.
We published the above several months ago. The
case was then exciting much interest," and so many
conjecures to the possibility of cure after the pa
tent had been helpless so many years. We now have
the pleasure Of publishing the following from Miss
Turner:
EERLIN, VT, Nov 10, 1886.
Editor WatcAman:
The notice in the Watchman several months ago in
regard to my cure by DR.. Gage has called many
letters Of inquiry to know if still remain WE'LL that l
desire make brief of my former and pres
ent condition When eight years Of age was njur
ed by an accident that l became hepless-unable to
walk for years We had made many trials that
had almost given up in despair. was unable to be
carried to Dr. Gage, so my mother consulted him in
gard to my case and he sent me remedies without
ing me. | commenced to gain at once and while tax
ing the third gained rapidly that fourth was
not necessary. can walk mile without any diff
hculty, and II necessary could work all day. Words
cannot express my gratitude DR.. Gage for rescung
me from life Of misery and helpessness.
Very truly yours,
Miss L. OLA TURNER.
DIR. CAGES APPOINTMENTS.
Bradford Hotel, Wednesday, Jan. 10, until o'clock
St. Johnsbury, Thursday, Jan. 20.
Woodsville Hotel, Friday, JAN al.
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BoOtmaking Extraordinary.

The celebrated Chicago sausage machine
has been eclipsed. In this machine the pig,
it will be recollected, is said to enter at one
end and on the whisk of handle to emerge
in sausage The Vienna papers are making
merry over a bet made a day or two ago by
a celebrated shoemaker in that city. He
undertook from given calf to manufacture
a pair of boots within twenty-four hours of
the animals death. The conditions were
made and a committee was appointed to see
that they were duly carried out. Large
stakes were put into the hands of an impair
tial stakeholder. Early in the morning of
the appointed day calf was killed in the
presence of numerous witnesses. The skin
was at the tannery at noon; it was properly
tanned and turned over to one of the most
skillful hands of the spirited shoemaker that
very evening, and next morning it reap
peared in the shape of pair of boots, which
were won by the man who owned the calf
that had carried the skin the day before
Pail Mall Gazette.
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ELIZABETH RODGERS,


The wife of George Rodgers, who is
member of the Executive Board of
District Assembly "a, of Chicago, is a
notable woman, because she is the only
female Knight of Labor who ranks as a
leader in that great organization. She
is said to be statesmanlike IN address,
having a clear head, well-defned opin-
ions, and good command of apt Ian
guage. Notwithstanding thu fact that
she is the mother of nine children, one
an infant, the survivors of family of
twelve, she devotes much time and
labor to the interests of the Knights,
md is Master Workman of District AS
sembly "a of Chicago.
Mrs. Rodgers is a native of Ireland.
She was born at Woodford, County
Galway, about forty years ago. When
six years old she came to America with
her mother. Her first home in this
country was in New York, from which
her mother and she removed to Lon
don, Ontario, still the residence of the
elder woman. .7'-
About ten years ago Mrs. Rodgers
organized the first working womens
union in Chicago. She was its presi-
dent more than two years. Other Of
fees which have been held by her are
the presidency of the Eighth Ward
(Chicago) Land League, and of the
Daughters of Erin. During the past
seven years she has been delegate to
the State Trades Assembly OF Illinois,
and for four years, the delegate from
Local Assembly l, 7S9, of Chicago, to
District Assembly "a. Her prolonged
term OF office as Master Workman of
Local Assembly 1,789 was succeeded
by her incumbency, which she still
holds, OF tue corresponding dignity in
District Assembly "a. In all her &C.
tiviti1s in the cause of labor, Mrs.
Rodgers is encouraged by her husband,
who is prominent and capable worker
in the same cause. When, a few months
ego, the Knights Of Labor held Con-
vention at Richmond, Virginia, she at
tended it, accompanied by her infant,
then only few weeks old, and who was
formally made might. 4-.---.--.
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STRIKERS SUCCEED AT BOSTON

The Tie-Up Ends in a Concession by the
Horse Railroad Company.
Boston, JAN ll.-An amicable adjust
ment of all difficulties on the Consolidated
horse railroad has been reach I'd. The
strikers have won complies victory.
Holsters will receive $40 per week and tow
boys 50. The trip system will be abolished
and the men will b. paid by the day as
they desired. The strikers will not be
punished for their action AMI Hitchcock,
the obnoxious starter, will be dschlrs ID
Drivers AMI conductors will not be Obliged
to wash cars hereafter. Til, men are at
work gain.
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THIS has been o1e of the worst market day
to get hold OF arrivals that we have had fol
the past twelve months. The trains were late
We give as near as we can an estimate of the
stock. Trade opened quiet with moderate
sales on beef cattle. Our quotations are eak
at the figures, but no particular change to
note.
Mich cows in moderate demand with sales
from $25 @ 30.
The Sheep Call-rhe grand difficulty was
TOO many for the demand. In consideration
of nearly 10000 head of Western during the
week. 1t gave buyers chance to get of the
advance of last week on all grades.
Fat Hogs-Western arrivals cost 81 q 5K
live weight. and the offer in Northern was
6Ac dressed weight.
Veal Calves-Prices remain steady with a
fair demand.
Live Poultry in light supply. Prices sc
10 cents.